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6 Frequently Asked Questions about “Victoria s current energy storage power stations”
What will Victoria do about coal-fired power stations?
A balance of renewable energy generation and storage will be required to replace retiring coal-fired power stations and ensure Victoria's electricity system is affordable, reliable, safe, and sustainable. Actions include: Building energy storage – like the Victorian Big Battery – to help provide reliable renewable energy throughout the transition.
How many energy storage projects are there in Victoria?
557 MW of commissioned energy storage capacity and 12 utility-scale storage projects with a combined capacity of 1,115 MW under construction or undergoing commissioning at 30 June 2024. Figure 4: Emissions from electricity generation in Victoria, 2013/14 to 2023/24
How many big batteries are there in Victoria?
The Victorian Government said the state is the home to big batteries, with 12 currently operational and another 13 under construction or undergoing commissioning, pushing the state towards meeting the first renewable energy storage target of at least 2GW by 2030.
What percentage of Victoria's Electricity is renewable?
For 2023/24, renewable energy was 37.8% of Victoria's electricity generation – and we've closed out the financial year with a pipeline of projects that puts Victoria well on track to achieve our next goal of 40% renewable electricity by 2025. Figure 2: Victorian renewable electricity generation share, 2013/14 to 2023/24
What is the Wooreen energy storage system?
The utility-scale battery storage facility will add reliability to Victoria's energy supply while supporting the growth of renewable energy across the state. EnergyAustralia achieved financial close for the Wooreen Energy Storage System on 20th February 2025. Construction will now commence on the four-hour, 350 MW Wooreen energy storage system.
How can Victoria achieve a successful electricity transition?
Enhancing energy safety for the community and workers. For a successful electricity transition, it is essential to skill, up-skill and train Victoria's energy workforce, and have a supply chain that meets our growing energy sector needs. Actions include: Working with key stakeholders to strengthen local renewable electricity supply chains.